CASTING NEWS: Genoa City's Newest Attorney May Be Sharon's Last Chance!

TV Guide and Soap Opera Digest are reporting that Jessica Collins (ex-Dinah Lee, LOVING) will join the CBS soap as attorney Avery Clark.

Collins's prime-time credits include recurring roles on AMERICAN DREAMS, TRU CALLING, BIG SHOTS and SCOUNDRELS. Her film credits include Beautiful and Catch Me If You Can.

Avery will represent accused murderess Sharon (Sharon Case) in her upcoming trial.
Her first airdate is July 27.